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[On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave]

Appears in 11 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Howard Entwisle Incipit: 53653 21321 65164 Used With Text: On for Jesus!

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On for Jesus!

Author: J. H. E. Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave Refrain First Line: Marching, marching on Used With Tune: [On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave]

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On For Jesus!

Author: J. Howard Entwisle Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11438 First Line: On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave Refrain First Line: Marching, marching on Lyrics: 1 On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave; Onward, onward take the shield and sword; On for Jesus! standard of your captain wave, Pressing onward, trusting in His word. Refrain: Marching, marching on, We’re marching onward still for Jesus; Marching, marching on, Beneath the banner of the free. "On for Jesus!" this shall be the battle cry, Ne’er retreating, ever pressing on; On for Jesus! marching on to victory, As we shout the glad redemption song. 2 On for Jesus! tiresome tho’ the conflict be, Tho’ the hosts of sin are pressing hard; On for Jesus! striving for the victory, Endless life will soon be your reward. [Refrain] 3 On for Jesus, till the sound of strife is o’er! When the great Commander calls for thee, Thou shalt wear a crown of life forevermore, And with Jesus reign eternally. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave]
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On for Jesus!

Author: J. H. E. Hymnal: Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #92 (1897) First Line: On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave Refrain First Line: Marching on, marching on Lyrics: 1 On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave; Onward, onward, take the shield and sword; On for Jesus! standard of your Captain wave, Pressing onward, trusting in his word. Refrain: Marching on, marching on, We’re marching onward still for Jesus; Marching on, marching on, Beneath the banner of the free. “On for Jesus!” this shall be the battle-cry, Ne’er retreating, ever pressing on; On for Jesus! marching on to victory, As we shout the glad redemption song. 2 On for Jesus! tiresome tho’ the conflict be, Though the hosts of sin are pressing hard; On for Jesus! striving for the victory, Endless life will soon be your reward. [Refrain] 3 On for Jesus, till the sound of strife is o’er! When the great Commander calls for thee Thou shalt wear a crown of life forevermore, And with Jesus reign eternally. [Refrain] Tune Title: [On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave]
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On for Jesus!

Author: J. Howard Entwisle Hymnal: Redemption Songs #446 (1937) First Line: On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave Refrain First Line: Marching, marching on Topics: Christian Life and Service Languages: English Tune Title: [On for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave]

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J. Howard Entwisle

1865 - 1901 Person Name: J. H. E. Author of "On for Jesus!" in Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 J Howard Entwisle USA 1865-1901. Born in PA, he became a musician and songbook editor-compiler in Philadelphia, PA, in the 1890s. He collaberated with William J Kirkpatrick, also of Philadelphia, promoting gospel songs. He helped compile “Songs of love and praise #4”, then later “Songs of love and praise #5”. Other published works were: “Bright melodies” (1899), “Heavenly sunlight” (1900), “Exalted praise” (1901). He died in Philadelphia. John Perry
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